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At Odyssey House, we believe in transparency, community, and celebrating progress. Our News Archive is a place where you can explore the stories that have shaped our work—milestones in recovery, moments of advocacy, community events, and the voices of those we serve.
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just learning about us, this archive offers a window into the heart of our mission.
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- Newsletters – Browse through years of Odyssey House News, our twice-yearly publication highlighting client achievements, program updates, and staff stories.
- Event Coverage – See recaps and photos from our 5K run, art openings, community celebrations, and special gatherings.
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Foundation grant addresses urgent needs of older New Yorkers
For older adults who have completed treatment, the lack of affordable housing is a major barrier to their ability to lead independent lives and maintain a healthy recovery. In New York, Odyssey House is one of the only substance abuse treatment organizations to offer...
Treating Opioid Overdose, on the Ground
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet discusses the role treatment providers can take in expanding access to naloxone training in response to a recent article (“Surgeon General Urges Americans to Carry Drug That Stops Opioid Overdoses,” news, April 6) in The New...
Building stronger families
In Odyssey House’s family-oriented communities, mothers like Carminia learn how to break the cycle of substance abuse and create a nurturing home for their children. Carminia is the proud mother of a one-year-old boy and is expecting her second child in May. A few...
This Mother’s Day, support women in recovery
Moms battling drug and alcohol addiction often face a tough choice: taking care of themselves or taking care of their children. At Odyssey House, they don’t have to make that choice, because pregnant women and women with children can stay together, helping to build...
Mother’s Day Awards Breakfast 2018
Join us in recognizing our business and community partners whose commitment to recovery strengthens families throughout NYC. Thursday, May 10 9 - 11 AM Program begins at 10 am George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery 13 Hell Gate Circle, Wards Island, NYC 10035...
13th Annual Run for Your Life
CELEBRATE RECOVERY DAY IN NYC! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 Join us for a fun-filled community event, featuring children’s activities and races, a 5K fun run, recovery walk, free T-shirts, Zumba demonstrations, music, refreshments, and a silent auction. Registration...
Support Odyssey House on Valentine’s Day — and every day
What if you could make a difference with your online shopping? We’ve partnered with AmazonSmile to help you do just that. When you shop through this link, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates .5% of your purchases to Odyssey House. Want to put your shopping towards a...
Telemundo & OASAS highlight Odyssey House services
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services partnered with Telemundo TV to produce a series of 30-minute shows targeted at New York’s Spanish speaking communities. Each show focuses on issues related to substance misuse and provides information on the range...
Odyssey House brings opioid overdose training to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
WCVB-TV (ABC): Harvard Pilgrim Health Care offers Narcan training With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of abating, we have been expanding our efforts to address the deadly consequences of addiction by training our staff, clients, and community members to...
“There is no quick cure for addiction”
Below, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article in The New York Times (“How a ‘Perfect Storm’ in New Hampshire Has Fueled an Opioid Crisis,” News, Jan 21) Of all the reasons why New Hampshire is leading the country in per capita deaths...
3 days left to make your year-end donation!
Please remember Odyssey House in your end-of-year giving Every year, hundreds of young adults like Joe come through our doors looking for help to break the cycle of substance abuse. Please make a year-end gift so more New Yorkers can get the help they need to secure a...
What New York Nonprofits Learned in 2017
By Zach Williams New York Nonprofit Media Political uncertainty at the federal level led many New York nonprofits to become more political in 2017. A looming state budget deficit and cuts to federal social services programs will likely keep up the pressure on...
Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of New Recovery Community and Outreach Center in The Bronx
The Recovery Community and Outreach Center is Supported by a $1.75 Million Grant from New York State Part of the Governor's Unprecedented Expansion of Comprehensive Services to Combat the Heroin and Opioid Crisis Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced...
Morris Heights recovery center takes unique approach to fighting addiction
News 12 Bronx MORRIS HEIGHTS -A new recovery center in the Bronx is helping fight the addiction crisis with a unique approach. The Odyssey House Recovery Center, inside the Davidson Community Center, works to show those fighting addiction that there are alternatives...
Cuomo, Bronx pols debut support center for substance abusers’ families
By Glenn Blain New York Daily News ALBANY — A state-supported outreach center for people and families struggling with substance abuse has opened in the Bronx, Gov. Cuomo announced Thursday. The Odyssey House Recovery Center is located inside the Davidson Community...
Happy Holidays from Odyssey House
Family * Harmony * Recovery As we prepare to celebrate the holiday season with our families, we thank you for your support and encouragement. This year, in the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic, we’ve helped save the lives of more than a thousand New Yorkers by...
Online now: our Fall 2017 newsletter
Odyssey House News, Fall 2017 is now available! Read about what Odyssey House is doing to combat the opioid epidemic – from our new treatment center on Wards Island to overdose reversal training in the Bronx. And check out recent events, including our latest art...
Odyssey House Recovery Center Ribbon-Cutting
Please join us to celebrate the official opening of the Odyssey House Recovery Center. WHEN Thursday, December 14, 2017 1:30-2:30 pm WHERE Odyssey House Recovery Center 2038 Davidson Avenue Bronx, NY 10453 RSVP Register online or contact Carolyn Abrams...
Join us on #GivingTuesday!
Next Tuesday, November 28, 2017, we are participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. This year, we’re raising money to support the Odyssey House Art Project. For more than a decade, our expressive arts program has been a therapeutic oasis for...
A play about addiction gives back to residents in treatment
This summer, The Barrow Group Theater (TBG) in midtown Manhattan debuted an original comedy, The Hungry Ghosts, and donated proceeds from ticket sales to the men, women, and families in treatment at Odyssey House. Scheduled to run for two nights only, the play was...
Confronting the Opioid Epidemic – A Comprehensive Treatment Approach
Behavioral Health News, Fall (2) 2017 By Justin Mitchell, VP, Director of Residential Services & Daphne Juste, Clinical Support Coordinator With more than 60,000 opioid overdose deaths nationally in 2016, a multi-pronged treatment approach is necessary to...
Finding a future after opioid abuse, a young father gets his life back
The Odyssey House Art Project is comprised of men and women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. In a city where 1,374 died from drug overdoses in 2016 – and someone dies from an overdose every seven hours – these services are more critical than...
NYC Marathon 2017
Sunday, November 5, 2017 Join us at mile 19 to hand out water to the marathon runners and cheer on the Odyssey House Marathon Team! This year, we have 46 runners – including clients, graduates, staff and volunteers – who need your support. The water station is located...
A celebration of artists in recovery
Our artists are hard at work putting the finishing touches on their pieces for our upcoming exhibition, What is Family? Opening on Thursday, October 26th, the Odyssey House Art Project's 12th exhibition explores the structures and dynamics of how people define family....
What is Family?
Collected artworks by members of the Odyssey House Art Project Please join us for an opening reception Thursday, October 26, 2017 4-7 pm Haven Art Gallery 239 E. 121st Street New York, NY 10035 Click here to RSVP Visit Flickr to get a sneak peek at the...
Senior manager wins leadership award
Mary Callahan, Senior Manager, Director of Outpatient Services at Odyssey House, was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Eileen Pencer Women's Leadership Award at the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Provider of NYS (ASAP) Annual Conference. The award recognizes women...
Run for Your Life event shines a light on recovery
In the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic, we need more than ever to shine a light on recovery. On September 9, 2017, we brought together present and former clients, staff members, friends and supporters for our signature event, the 12th Annual Run for Your Life...
Recovery Center brings lifesaving overdose reversal training to the Bronx
On August 31st, as part of International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, our Recovery Community and Outreach Center (RCOC) held free overdose reversal training for community members in the Bronx. The RCOC staff instructed more than two dozen people in how to recognize...
New initiatives to combat addiction
“In New York State, we believe in people. Nobody is a lost cause. Everyone is worth saving.” And with that, NYS Lieutenant Kathleen Hochul officially opened the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery, and affirmed the State’s commitment to supporting the men and women...
State opens $25M drug treatment center on Wards Island as it battles opioid epidemic
By Glenn Blain New York Daily News ALBANY — State efforts to combat heroin and opioid addiction got a boost Wednesday with the opening of a $25.6 million residential treatment center on Wards Island. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul formally cut the ribbon on the 231-bed...